The power of technology can and should be harnessed to create sustainable employment

by Cliqtechnew | Nov 2, 2021

We are all aware of the challenge of unemployment in South Africa. In the Stats SA report for the second quarter of 2021, the unemployment rate hit a staggering 34.4%. That’s 7.8 million people without work. Even more concerning is that the unemployment number went up...

Businesses should prioritise smart partnerships to secure their futures

by Cliqtechnew | Jul 29, 2021

This article first appeared on TechFinancials In a highly interconnected digital world, business partnerships and collaboration are essential for surviving and thriving. As technology is reshaping and moulding how we do business, so new business models are...

The world’s most innovative companies provide clues from the future.

by Cliqtechnew | Jun 21, 2021

This article first appeared on the Mail & Guardian When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, companies worldwide had their business models stress-tested for a new virtual future. Those ready with business models that could operate seamlessly in a digitally-led environment...

Crisis at Master’s Office delays access to legacies, but technology increases accessibility.

by Cliqtechnew | May 31, 2021

This article first appeared on Business Day Luyolo Mkentane’s article (Business Day, 22 February 2021) illustrates how the backlog and inefficiencies at the Master’s Offices – in winding up deceased estates, liquidations, and other critical services – severely hampers...

Consumers became more comfortable with managing their estates online as Covid-19 deaths increased.

by Cliqtechnew | Apr 29, 2021

This article first appeared on Business Day Consumer behaviour across the world is rapidly evolving. Consumers are more familiar with and more comfortable handling their financial matters online and this has resulted from Covid-19 pandemic confining people to their...